grievance

noun

UK/ˈɡriː.vᵊns/

US/ˈɡriː.vᵊns/

Definitions of grievance noun

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A complaint or a strong feeling of having been treated unfairly.
- A special committee has been designated to address the inmates' grievances.
- She harbored a grievance against the company for the lack of promotion opportunities.
- The employees voiced strong grievances about the new policy.